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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.8 / 100
2023·Thriller / Drama·1h 43m

THE LESSON

“Who is teaching whom?”

Liam, an aspiring and ambitious young writer, eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol, renowned author J.M. Sinclair. But soon, Liam realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution. Sinclair, his wife Hélène, and their son Bertie all guard a dark past, one that threatens Liam’s future as well as their own.

Above the Line
Alice Troughton·DirectorAlex MacKeith·WriterAnna Patarakina·Director of PhotographyIsobel Waller-Bridge·Original Music ComposerPaulo Pandolpho·Editor
Cast
Richard E. Grant·J.M. SinclairJulie Delpy·Hélène SinclairDaryl McCormack·Liam SommersStephen McMillan·Bertie SinclairCrispin Letts·EllisTomas Spencer·InterviewerJoseph Meurer·Felix Sinclair
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Alice Troughton·DirectorKatharina Dietl·First Assistant DirectorAndrea Kuehnel·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Alex MacKeith·Writer
Camera· 1
Anna Patarakina·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Paulo Pandolpho·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Isobel Waller-Bridge·Original Music ComposerMicheal Manzke·Sound MixerBen Cross·Foley MixerJulian Feijoo·Boom OperatorIan Waggott·Foley Artist
Art & Design· 10
Seth Turner·Production DesignHenning Jördens·Art DirectionVerena Schlünsen·Set DecorationKate Benton·Makeup DesignerJamey-Leigh Weber·Key Makeup ArtistRené Brodrecht·Set DresserMarco Böhm·Property MasterCarl Fischer·Assistant Set DecorationAnja Pietruschka·Set Decoration BuyerRina Plüschau·Graphic Designer
Production· 8
Camille Gatin·ProducerCassandra Sigsgaard·ProducerJudy Tossell·ProducerFabien Westerhoff·ProducerAndrew Karpen·Executive ProducerKent Sanderson·Executive ProducerMiranda King·Associate ProducerDixie Chassay·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Sibel Allen·Visual Effects Coordinator
By the Numbers
71.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$311K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Lesson's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Calm, Serene
Composition
Centered
Era
Modern
Visual Style
Photographic

“The image shows an indoor scene with a light-colored wall and a dark wooden floor. Three windows with wooden frames and grilles are visible at the top, allowing”

Key Elements
WindowsWooden FramesStoolRug
Atmosphere
Warm, Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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